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Marianna Safronova

Our research involves both the study of the fundamental physics problems
(fundamental symmetries) and applications of atomic physics to
future technological developments (such as quantum computing
and optical atomic clocks). With the advancement of the experimental techniques and technologies
the development of the high-precision methodologies to study atomic physics quantities leads
not only to our better understanding of atoms but also to remarkable
opportunities for applications in many areas of physics. New generation
of the atomic clocks, based on optical rather than microwave frequency
standards will allow to increase the accuracy and stability of the atomic
clocks by orders of magnitude. More precise frequency standards will open ways to more sensitive
quantum-based standards for applications such as inertial navigation, magnetometry,
gravity gradiometry, measurements of the fundamental constants and testing of physics postulates.

The topics of our present research include study of weak interactions in heavy atoms,
atomic clock research, study of ultracold atoms, development of high-precision
methodologies for the calculation of the atomic properties, and various
applications of such calculations.